Passion Drives Innovation
Pioneering Nanotechnology in Electrical Engineering
Doctoral student Emmanuel Okogbue combines electrical engineering with material science and nanotechnology to create flexible and stretchable electronic devices. Originally from Uzuakoli, Abia, Nigeria, he earned his bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Florida A&M University and his master’s in Electrical Engineering at UCF. Emmanuel conducts cutting-edge research in UCF’s labs, developing innovations that could shape the future of consumer electronics.
UCF creates a very ideal research environment that equips researchers with the necessary tools to cultivate innovative ideas.
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Emmanuel Okogbue.
UCF creates a very ideal research environment that equips researchers with the necessary tools to cultivate innovative ideas.
Classes to Careers
Advancing Equity in College-Level Mathematics
UCF alumna Lauren Thomas combines her teaching experience with research on equity in mathematics education. Originally from Attapulgus, Georgia, she earned her Curriculum & Instruction EdD and Educational Leadership MA at UCF, and now serves as Assistant Vice President at Valencia College, working to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
The more skills and experience you have, the more influential you can be.
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Lauren Thomas.
The more skills and experience you have, the more influential you can be.
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Empowering Students Through Leadership and Community
UCF alumna Thalia Torres blends her passion for education, leadership, and community engagement. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she earned her Educational Leadership MA with a focus on Higher Education/College Teaching and Leadership at UCF, and is now teaching English while completing her PhD in Rhetoric & Composition.
My passion for continuing to pursue a degree in education is because I understand that there are many less fortunate populations … who have not reached a level of education not because they aren’t ‘smart’ but because of the many other factors that affect the success of a student.
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Thalia Torres.
My passion for continuing to pursue a degree in education is because I understand that there are many less fortunate populations … who have not reached a level of education not because they aren’t ‘smart’ but because of the many other factors that affect the success of a student.
City of Opportunity
Solar Sails and the Future of Spacecraft Design
Engineering graduate Andrew Allen ’21 spent a lot of time studying sails, but the kind that outfit spacecraft, not sailboats. The Oviedo native earned a master’s in mechanical engineering while completing advanced research in UCF’s Structures and Materials Design Lab.
The most important thing I have personally learned while conducting research is the amount of effort that goes into seemingly small increases in knowledge,” he says. “Something may seem like a simple and obvious conclusion, but the amount of effort required to prove that conclusion can be significant.
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Andrew Allen.
The most important thing I have personally learned while conducting research is the amount of effort that goes into seemingly small increases in knowledge,” he says. “Something may seem like a simple and obvious conclusion, but the amount of effort required to prove that conclusion can be significant.
Success Stories
Solving the Biggest Challenges Across Every Field
None of the students below had everything figured out when they got here. They started with a question, an interest, sometimes just a sense that they wanted to figure out what came next. What they found at UCF was a path that fit — and people who helped them walk it. Their stories aren’t a script. They’re a reminder that yours can take shape, too.
Advancing Nursing Education Through Simulation.
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Iris Appenrodt combines her passion for emergency medicine, healthcare simulation, and education to shape the future of nursing education and patient care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Advancing Nursing Education Through Simulation.
Improving Emergency Care Through Telehealth Innovation.
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Kristina Ng combines her experience as an emergency room nurse with research on telehealth to improve patient access and reduce wait times through technology and innovation.
Improving Emergency Care Through Telehealth Innovation.
Serving Communities Through Public Administration.
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Josh McEnany applies his passion for public service and community betterment as the Community Development Director for the City of South Daytona.
Serving Communities Through Public Administration.
Championing Community Advocacy and Public Service.
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Atiyah Appline channels her passion for advocacy and community support into her professional life at Goldman Sachs while continuing her commitment to public service and leadership.
Championing Community Advocacy and Public Service.
Blending Engineering Innovation with Legal Expertise.
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Kevin Chan combines engineering research with a background in law to explore innovative technologies, focusing on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and their real-world applications.
Blending Engineering Innovation with Legal Expertise.
Leveraging the Power of Thermal Engineering to Power Modern Technology.
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Stephen Adeoye explores the thermal management of electronic devices, studying how heat moves through the miniaturized chips that power modern technology.
Pioneering Nanotechnology in Electrical Engineering.
Advancing Cooling Technologies for Future Systems.
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Khan Mohammad Rabbi focused his research on advanced liquid cooling systems for next-generation technologies, leading to a career as a Semiconductor Research Engineer at Intel.
Advancing Cooling Technologies for Future Systems.
Driving Change Through Human-Computer Interaction.
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Karla Badillo-Urquiola researches human-computer interaction and human systems, continuing her work to support youth and communities through technology as an assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame.
Driving Change Through Human-Computer Interaction.
Leading with Compassion in Nursing.
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Kimberly Bogers served on the front lines during COVID-19 while advancing her career in nursing leadership and education, and now impacts communities as an instructor at Utah Tech University.
Leading with Compassion in Nursing.
Building a Career in Mental Health Counseling.
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Kayla Lustosa channels her commitment to helping others into a career in mental health counseling, serving clients in Georgia after earning her degree from UCF.
Building a Career in Mental Health Counseling.
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